Next Federal Election

velocityjohnno started the topic in Monday, 22 Jan 2024 at 02:15 pm

Might as well put this up in the politics subforum, to spare the front page. It's 18 months away or so, but here we go.

This is how Dutton wins:

https://www.afr.com/politics/enter-the-liberal-party-working-class-hero…

GuySmiley Thursday, 1 May 2025 at 11:56 am

Vote 1 Ben Smith for Flinders

A Salty Dog Thursday, 1 May 2025 at 12:21 pm

GuySmiley wrote:

Vote 1 Ben Smith for Flinders

He’s certainly attracted a lot of attention from the LP. We have had a few flyers trying to paint him in a negative light and there is a war of words going on in the Local Paper between his supporters and the LP .

Strangely we’ve seen little from Labor’s Sarah Race.

Labor have little chance in Flinders but a Smith victory would make me happy.

McKenzie is next to useless.

We used to be in Dunkley and Peta Murphy was brilliant. Jodie Belyea seems to be carrying Peta’s work. I hope she holds her seat, Conroy is a dickhead.

Peter Reynolds Thursday, 1 May 2025 at 12:36 pm

zenagain wrote:

"Or just happened to buy bank shares on the eve of the bank bail out announcement.

Insider trading is against the law, little bit more serious than a trip"

I cannot for the life of me understand why this has not gotten more traction? They hounded and pursued that husband of that Sydney PR chick into jail for minor insider trading and Dutton 'coincidentally' bought bank shares on the eve of the government announcing what amounted to a bank bailout netting old Dutts and nice little earn.

The only reason I can see that it's not being pursued is the fact the he more than likely wasn't the only pollie to benefit from that insider info.

The guys a fucking crook and could quite likely be our next PM.

I'm sorry, but I just cannot see how an ex-cop can amass a quarter of a billion dollar fortune by 'shrewd' investing.

My arse.

Would you accept Zen, Dutton wasn't the only person in oz to buy bank shares on the eve of the bank bailout? My neighbour, financial advisor, transferred almost 30% of his self-managed super fund into bank shares before Dutton did, even advised me to do so and I didn't, been rueing that ever since.
Would you accept there are people smarter than you and I with their money? Ray Dalio predicted it and made a motsa.
If, as you say, the reason this was not made a big deal of is because other politicians got on board, say a Labor politician, would you hold their feet to the flames? Throw them in front of a judge?
A cop making a lot of money doesn't sit well with you, he bought a house at the age of 19, what were you doing at that age? I was chasing girls and waves.
As a similar comparison, do you think a life-long pubic servant can buy a clifftop beach pad for 4 mill cash? no mortgage, no questions there?
I accept spud has run a poor campaign and will most likely lose and be replaced as the Lib leader but having a go because he, and a shitload of other smarter australians made a lot of money from the bailout is not fair. In hindsight, I asked my neighbour how the fuck he could take that kind of risk, his reply was simple, what the fuck else was every government affected by the GFC going to do? If our banking system collapses, civilised society as we know it is finished! we enter complete chaos and anarchy! Of course they were going to bail them out! In retrospect we were dumb as rocks for not seeing it!

blackers Thursday, 1 May 2025 at 12:44 pm

A bet is a bet but his proximity to the decision makes it smell like a bucket of prawns in the sun.

garyg1412 Thursday, 1 May 2025 at 12:49 pm

Peter Reynolds wrote:

[quote=zenagain]" but having a go because he, and a shitload of other smarter australians made a lot of money from the bailout is not fair.

I think it's fair in the overall scheme of things Peter. The shitload of other smarter Australians weren't in the higher echelon of Australian politics (not that we know of) when the deals went down. Let's just assume it was insider training for a sec. If that is the case we're headed for Banana Republic status if crooks like Peter Dutton even get a sniff of being the leader of this country. It's that simple.
As for Albo's MacMansion did you ever consider that his fiancee might be cashed up enough to afford it. Unless you know otherwise??

Mindora Thursday, 1 May 2025 at 12:56 pm

Peter Reynolds wrote:

"Or just happened to buy bank shares on the eve of the bank bail out announcement.

Insider trading is against the law, little bit more serious than a trip"

I cannot for the life of me understand why this has not gotten more traction? They hounded and pursued that husband of that Sydney PR chick into jail for minor insider trading and Dutton 'coincidentally' bought bank shares on the eve of the government announcing what amounted to a bank bailout netting old Dutts and nice little earn.

The only reason I can see that it's not being pursued is the fact the he more than likely wasn't the only pollie to benefit from that insider info.

The guys a fucking crook and could quite likely be our next PM.

I'm sorry, but I just cannot see how an ex-cop can amass a quarter of a billion dollar fortune by 'shrewd' investing.

My arse.

Would you accept Zen, Dutton wasn't the only person in oz to buy bank shares on the eve of the bank bailout? My neighbour, financial advisor, transferred almost 30% of his self-managed super fund into bank shares before Dutton did, even advised me to do so and I didn't, been rueing that ever since.
Would you accept there are people smarter than you and I with their money? Ray Dalio predicted it and made a motsa.
If, as you say, the reason this was not made a big deal of is because other politicians got on board, say a Labor politician, would you hold their feet to the flames? Throw them in front of a judge?
A cop making a lot of money doesn't sit well with you, he bought a house at the age of 19, what were you doing at that age? I was chasing girls and waves.
As a similar comparison, do you think a life-long pubic servant can buy a clifftop beach pad for 4 mill cash? no mortgage, no questions there?
I accept spud has run a poor campaign and will most likely lose and be replaced as the Lib leader but having a go because he, and a shitload of other smarter australians made a lot of money from the bailout is not fair. In hindsight, I asked my neighbour how the fuck he could take that kind of risk, his reply was simple, what the fuck else was every government affected by the GFC going to do? If our banking system collapses, civilised society as we know it is finished! we enter complete chaos and anarchy! Of course they were going to bail them out! In retrospect we were dumb as rocks for not seeing it!

A snivelling excuse for an unethical politician. The size of the windfall had everything to do with timing, and Dutton's move was 'too cute' to put down to luck. Months, weeks, or days out and the odds change but Dutton did it less than 24 hours before the announcement.

Politicians gaining personal advantages through political decisions white ants the whole structure. It shouldn't be allowed.

Peter Reynolds Thursday, 1 May 2025 at 01:04 pm

garyg1412 wrote:

[quote=Peter Reynolds]

" but having a go because he, and a shitload of other smarter australians made a lot of money from the bailout is not fair.

I think it's fair in the overall scheme of things Peter. The shitload of other smarter Australians weren't in the higher echelon of Australian politics (not that we know of) when the deals went down. Let's just assume it was insider training for a sec. If that is the case we're headed for Banana Republic status if crooks like Peter Dutton even get a sniff of being the leader of this country. It's that simple.
As for Albo's MacMansion did you ever consider that his fiancee might be cashed up enough to afford it. Unless you know otherwise??

I totally agree with you Gary, if this was insider trading we are fucked.
I don't know otherwise, for all I know his mrs is sitting on a massive inheritance, it was a poor comparison and puts my argument into the same vein as yours so your correct in calling me out on it.

andy-mac Thursday, 1 May 2025 at 01:07 pm

garyg1412 wrote:

[quote=Peter Reynolds]

" but having a go because he, and a shitload of other smarter australians made a lot of money from the bailout is not fair.

I think it's fair in the overall scheme of things Peter. The shitload of other smarter Australians weren't in the higher echelon of Australian politics (not that we know of) when the deals went down. Let's just assume it was insider training for a sec. If that is the case we're headed for Banana Republic status if crooks like Peter Dutton even get a sniff of being the leader of this country. It's that simple.
As for Albo's MacMansion did you ever consider that his fiancee might be cashed up enough to afford it. Unless you know otherwise??

Albo has been a long serving Parliamentarian, entering in 1996.
He has been on good money and perks since then, so a 4 mil house especially if bought with a partner is not really that extravagant. Especially if he invested money in housing and or shares.

Back benchers start today on approx $230,000 pa now to give you some idea.

andy-mac Thursday, 1 May 2025 at 01:18 pm

Mindora wrote:

"Or just happened to buy bank shares on the eve of the bank bail out announcement.

Insider trading is against the law, little bit more serious than a trip"

I cannot for the life of me understand why this has not gotten more traction? They hounded and pursued that husband of that Sydney PR chick into jail for minor insider trading and Dutton 'coincidentally' bought bank shares on the eve of the government announcing what amounted to a bank bailout netting old Dutts and nice little earn.

The only reason I can see that it's not being pursued is the fact the he more than likely wasn't the only pollie to benefit from that insider info.

The guys a fucking crook and could quite likely be our next PM.

I'm sorry, but I just cannot see how an ex-cop can amass a quarter of a billion dollar fortune by 'shrewd' investing.

My arse.

Would you accept Zen, Dutton wasn't the only person in oz to buy bank shares on the eve of the bank bailout? My neighbour, financial advisor, transferred almost 30% of his self-managed super fund into bank shares before Dutton did, even advised me to do so and I didn't, been rueing that ever since.
Would you accept there are people smarter than you and I with their money? Ray Dalio predicted it and made a motsa.
If, as you say, the reason this was not made a big deal of is because other politicians got on board, say a Labor politician, would you hold their feet to the flames? Throw them in front of a judge?
A cop making a lot of money doesn't sit well with you, he bought a house at the age of 19, what were you doing at that age? I was chasing girls and waves.
As a similar comparison, do you think a life-long pubic servant can buy a clifftop beach pad for 4 mill cash? no mortgage, no questions there?
I accept spud has run a poor campaign and will most likely lose and be replaced as the Lib leader but having a go because he, and a shitload of other smarter australians made a lot of money from the bailout is not fair. In hindsight, I asked my neighbour how the fuck he could take that kind of risk, his reply was simple, what the fuck else was every government affected by the GFC going to do? If our banking system collapses, civilised society as we know it is finished! we enter complete chaos and anarchy! Of course they were going to bail them out! In retrospect we were dumb as rocks for not seeing it!

A snivelling excuse for an unethical politician. The size of the windfall had everything to do with timing, and Dutton's move was 'too cute' to put down to luck. Months, weeks, or days out and the odds change but Dutton did it less than 24 hours before the announcement.

Politicians gaining personal advantages through political decisions white ants the whole structure. It shouldn't be allowed.

If it was a one off, it would be hard to believe he just timed it well.

How about Paladin, au pairs etc, Dutton has form, allegedly....

Peter Reynolds Thursday, 1 May 2025 at 02:35 pm

Mindora wrote:

"Or just happened to buy bank shares on the eve of the bank bail out announcement.

Insider trading is against the law, little bit more serious than a trip"

I cannot for the life of me understand why this has not gotten more traction? They hounded and pursued that husband of that Sydney PR chick into jail for minor insider trading and Dutton 'coincidentally' bought bank shares on the eve of the government announcing what amounted to a bank bailout netting old Dutts and nice little earn.

The only reason I can see that it's not being pursued is the fact the he more than likely wasn't the only pollie to benefit from that insider info.

The guys a fucking crook and could quite likely be our next PM.

I'm sorry, but I just cannot see how an ex-cop can amass a quarter of a billion dollar fortune by 'shrewd' investing.

My arse.

Would you accept Zen, Dutton wasn't the only person in oz to buy bank shares on the eve of the bank bailout? My neighbour, financial advisor, transferred almost 30% of his self-managed super fund into bank shares before Dutton did, even advised me to do so and I didn't, been rueing that ever since.
Would you accept there are people smarter than you and I with their money? Ray Dalio predicted it and made a motsa.
If, as you say, the reason this was not made a big deal of is because other politicians got on board, say a Labor politician, would you hold their feet to the flames? Throw them in front of a judge?
A cop making a lot of money doesn't sit well with you, he bought a house at the age of 19, what were you doing at that age? I was chasing girls and waves.
As a similar comparison, do you think a life-long pubic servant can buy a clifftop beach pad for 4 mill cash? no mortgage, no questions there?
I accept spud has run a poor campaign and will most likely lose and be replaced as the Lib leader but having a go because he, and a shitload of other smarter australians made a lot of money from the bailout is not fair. In hindsight, I asked my neighbour how the fuck he could take that kind of risk, his reply was simple, what the fuck else was every government affected by the GFC going to do? If our banking system collapses, civilised society as we know it is finished! we enter complete chaos and anarchy! Of course they were going to bail them out! In retrospect we were dumb as rocks for not seeing it!

A snivelling excuse for an unethical politician. The size of the windfall had everything to do with timing, and Dutton's move was 'too cute' to put down to luck. Months, weeks, or days out and the odds change but Dutton did it less than 24 hours before the announcement.

Politicians gaining personal advantages through political decisions white ants the whole structure. It shouldn't be allowed.

So every punt on the stockmarket is a guaranteed return Mindora? If he put money down 2 weeks before, 2 hours before or 2 minutes before, he's guaranteed a good return? Is it not a bet? He could of lost all that money, as could of my neighbour. I didn't do it because I thought, you want me to give money to an institution that operated in a way that caused it to go bankrupt? Just because they were bailed out didn't mean it was going to perform well. It was a risk, and people smarter than you and I took that risk and did very well out of it, I don't have a problem with that, I'm just disappointed I didn't get on board!

indo-dreaming Thursday, 1 May 2025 at 03:30 pm

GuySmiley wrote:

^^ it’s just more FRW tripe from @info, didn’t / doesn’t complain about secret funding from Advance Australia during the voice debate nor during this election nor is he here complaining about a obscure christian cult handing out how to vote cards up/down the east coast and Tassie.

"Yes campaign groups received more than five times as much in donations as no side in voice referendum"
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/apr/02/voice-referendum…

And still lost.

Mindora Thursday, 1 May 2025 at 03:59 pm

Peter Reynolds wrote:

"Or just happened to buy bank shares on the eve of the bank bail out announcement.

Insider trading is against the law, little bit more serious than a trip"

I cannot for the life of me understand why this has not gotten more traction? They hounded and pursued that husband of that Sydney PR chick into jail for minor insider trading and Dutton 'coincidentally' bought bank shares on the eve of the government announcing what amounted to a bank bailout netting old Dutts and nice little earn.

The only reason I can see that it's not being pursued is the fact the he more than likely wasn't the only pollie to benefit from that insider info.

The guys a fucking crook and could quite likely be our next PM.

I'm sorry, but I just cannot see how an ex-cop can amass a quarter of a billion dollar fortune by 'shrewd' investing.

My arse.

Would you accept Zen, Dutton wasn't the only person in oz to buy bank shares on the eve of the bank bailout? My neighbour, financial advisor, transferred almost 30% of his self-managed super fund into bank shares before Dutton did, even advised me to do so and I didn't, been rueing that ever since.
Would you accept there are people smarter than you and I with their money? Ray Dalio predicted it and made a motsa.
If, as you say, the reason this was not made a big deal of is because other politicians got on board, say a Labor politician, would you hold their feet to the flames? Throw them in front of a judge?
A cop making a lot of money doesn't sit well with you, he bought a house at the age of 19, what were you doing at that age? I was chasing girls and waves.
As a similar comparison, do you think a life-long pubic servant can buy a clifftop beach pad for 4 mill cash? no mortgage, no questions there?
I accept spud has run a poor campaign and will most likely lose and be replaced as the Lib leader but having a go because he, and a shitload of other smarter australians made a lot of money from the bailout is not fair. In hindsight, I asked my neighbour how the fuck he could take that kind of risk, his reply was simple, what the fuck else was every government affected by the GFC going to do? If our banking system collapses, civilised society as we know it is finished! we enter complete chaos and anarchy! Of course they were going to bail them out! In retrospect we were dumb as rocks for not seeing it!

A snivelling excuse for an unethical politician. The size of the windfall had everything to do with timing, and Dutton's move was 'too cute' to put down to luck. Months, weeks, or days out and the odds change but Dutton did it less than 24 hours before the announcement.

Politicians gaining personal advantages through political decisions white ants the whole structure. It shouldn't be allowed.

So every punt on the stockmarket is a guaranteed return Mindora? If he put money down 2 weeks before, 2 hours before or 2 minutes before, he's guaranteed a good return? Is it not a bet? He could of lost all that money, as could of my neighbour. I didn't do it because I thought, you want me to give money to an institution that operated in a way that caused it to go bankrupt? Just because they were bailed out didn't mean it was going to perform well. It was a risk, and people smarter than you and I took that risk and did very well out of it, I don't have a problem with that, I'm just disappointed I didn't get on board!

Not sure you follow. The point was that it wasn't a bet. There was no risk. He was privy to information others weren't about timing and action. You may say he was clever, but I say the timing was too perfect for someone who rarely played the sharemarket and was briefed by Rudd.

You're a mug if you believe otherwise. Australia deserves better from our politicians.

GuySmiley Thursday, 1 May 2025 at 04:16 pm

indo-dreaming wrote:

^^ it’s just more FRW tripe from @info, didn’t / doesn’t complain about secret funding from Advance Australia during the voice debate nor during this election nor is he here complaining about a obscure christian cult handing out how to vote cards up/down the east coast and Tassie.

"Yes campaign groups received more than five times as much in donations as no side in voice referendum"
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/apr/02/voice-referendum…

And still lost.

Really, x5 times as much, believe that and you would believe in the Zionist right to commit genocide, Musk is to be admired, Trump has a plan for the carnage he has caused, that Howard was a great economic leader, that George Pell was innocent, that Brittany Higgins had it coming to her ….. but wait you do believe in all that punching down shit, you lowlife piece of garbage

indo-dreaming Thursday, 1 May 2025 at 04:30 pm

GuySmiley wrote:

^^ it’s just more FRW tripe from @info, didn’t / doesn’t complain about secret funding from Advance Australia during the voice debate nor during this election nor is he here complaining about a obscure christian cult handing out how to vote cards up/down the east coast and Tassie.

"Yes campaign groups received more than five times as much in donations as no side in voice referendum"
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/apr/02/voice-referendum…

And still lost.

Really, x5 times as much, believe that and you would believe in the Zionist right to commit genocide, Musk is to be admired, Trump has a plan for the carnage he has caused, that Howard was a great economic leader, that George Pell was innocent, that Brittany Higgins had it coming to her ….. but wait you do believe in all that punching down shit, you lowlife piece of garbage

Ha ha so now your beloved Guardian is lying.

Fuck off you Jew hating piece of shit.

BTW. Ive never had real opinion or interest in George Pell or Brittany Higgins, never cared about either or either issue.

Hiccups Thursday, 1 May 2025 at 04:38 pm

indo-dreaming wrote:

^^ it’s just more FRW tripe from @info, didn’t / doesn’t complain about secret funding from Advance Australia during the voice debate nor during this election nor is he here complaining about a obscure christian cult handing out how to vote cards up/down the east coast and Tassie.

"Yes campaign groups received more than five times as much in donations as no side in voice referendum"
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/apr/02/voice-referendum…

And still lost.

Really, x5 times as much, believe that and you would believe in the Zionist right to commit genocide, Musk is to be admired, Trump has a plan for the carnage he has caused, that Howard was a great economic leader, that George Pell was innocent, that Brittany Higgins had it coming to her ….. but wait you do believe in all that punching down shit, you lowlife piece of garbage

Ha ha so now your beloved Guardian is lying.

Fuck off you Jew hating piece of shit.

BTW. Ive never had real opinion or interest in George Pell or Brittany Higgins, never cared about either or either issue.

IDFdreaming strikes again! GET THAT GENOCIDE, HOMEBOY!

Supafreak Thursday, 1 May 2025 at 05:09 pm

It’s got a sort of ring to it , the SNP . This might just be the direction the LP takes after having been humiliated yet again by their #bettereconomicmanagers leadership.

indo-dreaming Thursday, 1 May 2025 at 05:21 pm

old-dog wrote:

I can't turn on the telly or watch a surf clip without being bombarded with Trumpet of Patriots Suellen Wrightson whining about being welcomed to our own country, or making China pay off our debt. or net zero will destroy your family, etc. etc.

Clive must be outspending the majors bigtime.

Is anyone apart from burls gullible enough to buy what they're selling?

This is the most uninspiring beige election in my lifetime.

Dutton shot himself in the foot with his push for nuclear and Albo is just going through the motions half asleep at the wheel.

I'm in a very safe Labor seat so I may as well vote for the marijuana party.

Labor will romp it in. Cheers.

Thats interesting they have someone running in my electorate but i dont recall any signs anywhere or any other type of presence.

Ive seen the odd ad on TV, but no more than any other parties and i havent seen much online presence which is weird as with his last party i saw heaps of his ads everywhere online & TV etc

I guess they can target things where needed in all kinds of ways these days, i guess your area is a target area and mine isn't for his party.

BTW. Just for the record im not a fan of him or his party.

GuySmiley Thursday, 1 May 2025 at 05:29 pm

Water off a duck’s back @genocidedribbler

udo Thursday, 1 May 2025 at 05:29 pm
Supafreak Thursday, 1 May 2025 at 06:54 pm

spud is a real ideas man #bettermoneymanagers

Supafreak Thursday, 1 May 2025 at 06:56 pm

With only days to go it’s time to roll out little johnny #liberalsgrandplan .

seeds Thursday, 1 May 2025 at 07:03 pm

Did I just read Angus’ budget plan puts us in the hole 17billion worse off (small change I know) in his first two years then it gets better.
Will it get better?
This is how their last announcement is going to win us over?
They haven’t offered us anything and the strong leader Dutton is a failure at his campaign.
Hardly inspiring stuff.

indo-dreaming Thursday, 1 May 2025 at 07:27 pm

udo wrote:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DJGRpvTJkJt/

Imagine seeing that go down at your voting box.

It's got mainstream media coverage https://www.news.com.au/national/federal-election/video-shows-trumpet-o…

I wonder where this will go, the guy obviously voted so they would have his name and address and plenty of evidence of his identity and actions, surely it now must be investigated by police and they possible lay charges of assault to show that this shit's not on.

southernraw Thursday, 1 May 2025 at 07:29 pm

indo-dreaming wrote:

I can't turn on the telly or watch a surf clip without being bombarded with Trumpet of Patriots Suellen Wrightson whining about being welcomed to our own country, or making China pay off our debt. or net zero will destroy your family, etc. etc.

Clive must be outspending the majors bigtime.

Is anyone apart from burls gullible enough to buy what they're selling?

This is the most uninspiring beige election in my lifetime.

Dutton shot himself in the foot with his push for nuclear and Albo is just going through the motions half asleep at the wheel.

I'm in a very safe Labor seat so I may as well vote for the marijuana party.

Labor will romp it in. Cheers.

Thats interesting they have someone running in my electorate but i dont recall any signs anywhere or any other type of presence.

Ive seen the odd ad on TV, but no more than any other parties and i havent seen much online presence which is weird as with his last party i saw heaps of his ads everywhere online & TV etc

I guess they can target things where needed in all kinds of ways these days, i guess your area is a target area and mine isn't for his party.

BTW. Just for the record im not a fan of him or his party.

Fuckers have been bombarding my texts @indo. At least 2 texts a day.
Tried everything to block them to no avail.

seeds Thursday, 1 May 2025 at 07:33 pm

Nah
You’ve just exposed your algorithm that they’re targeting.
Southern for Big Clive in ‘25!!!

southernraw Thursday, 1 May 2025 at 08:07 pm

seeds wrote:

Nah

You’ve just exposed your algorithm that they’re targeting.

Southern for Big Clive in ‘25!!!

haha the thought did cross my mind @seeds!!

southernraw Thursday, 1 May 2025 at 08:08 pm

Not bigclive25!! Just to be clear! haha

seeds Thursday, 1 May 2025 at 08:17 pm

Funny, you’re mentioning it and it’s in the media but I haven’t got a single political text.
I reckon it’s because it’s as safe as houses here for LNP so they’re not wasting funds

seeds Thursday, 1 May 2025 at 08:25 pm

Loved the authorised by at the end

southernraw Thursday, 1 May 2025 at 08:48 pm

seeds wrote:

Funny, you’re mentioning it and it’s in the media but I haven’t got a single political text.

I reckon it’s because it’s as safe as houses here for LNP so they’re not wasting funds

The bigfellas onto me. He's seen an ally ever since covid!! hehe.

seeds Thursday, 1 May 2025 at 08:50 pm

Ha that’s funny
And laughing at yourself
Take note Sexxy

Supafreak Thursday, 1 May 2025 at 09:51 pm

A pig telling porkies . This grub has got very rich from other people’s sweat .

seeds Thursday, 1 May 2025 at 11:01 pm
andy-mac Friday, 2 May 2025 at 05:49 am

Guess the days of a quiet sausage sizzle and a friendly cup cake are gone..

Sad really.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/may/02/nsw-reports-of-a…

andy-mac Friday, 2 May 2025 at 08:51 am
AlfredWallace Friday, 2 May 2025 at 09:13 am

Andy- Mac . Hi mate. Hope ya well.

All I can say is what a fucking tool he is.

If he becomes Prime Minister, we are in all sorts of trouble as a nation .AW

andy-mac Friday, 2 May 2025 at 09:29 am

AlfredWallace wrote:

Andy- Mac . Hi mate. Hope ya well.

All I can say is what a fucking tool he is.

If he becomes Prime Minister, we are in all sorts of trouble as a nation .AW

This could give you a chuckle AW....
More on Dutton's character, or lack of.

Confusion Friday, 2 May 2025 at 11:11 am

seeds wrote:

Ha that’s funny

And laughing at yourself

Take note Sexxy

Haha I’m very funny
So are you sexxy eyes.

andy-mac Friday, 2 May 2025 at 12:44 pm

But but but, I heard on Sky news that the LNP were better economic managers?

Official stats tell another story.

https://michaelwest.com.au/its-the-economy-stupid-but-who-are-the-bette…

A Salty Dog Friday, 2 May 2025 at 12:54 pm

andy-mac wrote:

But but but, I heard on Sky news that the LNP were better economic managers?

Official stats tell another story.

https://michaelwest.com.au/its-the-economy-stupid-but-who-are-the-bette…

Hi andy-mac!

At a public forum a few weeks ago, the sitting Liberal member for Flinders, Zoe McKenzie, stated proudly they are “the boring guys who balance the budget”.

The first part was correct.

GuySmiley Friday, 2 May 2025 at 03:47 pm

A Salty Dog wrote:

But but but, I heard on Sky news that the LNP were better economic managers?

Official stats tell another story.

https://michaelwest.com.au/its-the-economy-stupid-but-who-are-the-bette…

Hi andy-mac!

At a public forum a few weeks ago, the sitting Liberal member for Flinders, Zoe McKenzie, stated proudly they are “the boring guys who balance the budget”.

The first part was correct.

Yep, Zoe is just the latest in a long line of dud members for Flinders .., Greg Hunt world’s worst Environment Minister and 2nd worst Health Minister after Dutton and lets not forget the “kids overboard” and Patrick’s stevedoring strike breaking / ANL privatisation carnt that couldn’t lie straight in bed Peter Reith

Vote One Ben Smith

sypkan Friday, 2 May 2025 at 04:27 pm

seeds wrote:

Put them second last..

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-28/true-colours/105226608

labor?

just above liberal?

couldn't agree more...

was an Interesting watch, a bit more dutton bashing than albo... to be expected I guess...

abc

sypkan Friday, 2 May 2025 at 04:29 pm

speaking of leanings...

a bit cheeky... (and sneaky...)

labor engaging - and funding - betoota advocate

sypkan Friday, 2 May 2025 at 04:36 pm

standard and poors (as in S&P)

'labor's outrageously big and reckless spending puts australia's AAA credit rating at risk'

I threw in the outrageously and reckless

but outrageously and reckless it is...

much like their other numbers

desperate and reckless...

LLL

labor liberal last!

indo-dreaming Friday, 2 May 2025 at 04:43 pm

That Madison King girl is running in WA for Family first

"Madison King is a proud Aboriginal Australian woman from the heart of the Kimberley region—a mother, international author, and passionate advocate for real, grounded change in our country. With a double degree in Psychology, Criminology, and Justice, and further studies in Law, Madison brings both lived experience and academic rigour to her vision for Australia’s future.

Driven by a deep respect for both Aboriginal and traditional Australian values, Madison believes in balance—between people and nature, city and country, rights and responsibilities. She is a relentless solution-seeker: where others see problems, she sees opportunities to rebuild, reimagine, and restore.

Her platform is bold and unapologetically people-first:

Lower Taxes to ease the pressure on families and small businesses
Optional Superannuation & Digital ID, respecting personal freedom
Freedom of Choice in Healthcare, including vaccinations
Environmental Sustainability without disrupting vital waterways
Investment in Farming & Country Towns, to relieve urban congestion and bring vitality back to the bush
Affordable Housing and Education, as a fundamental right, not a luxury

Inspired by global models like Singapore and Norway, Madison believes Australia can do better—by using what we have, valuing our people, and focusing on common-sense leadership.

This election, vote for someone who listens, leads, and lives the values she stands for. Vote for Madison King Number 1 Senate candidate for Gerard Rennick People First — for a smarter, stronger, and more united Australia."

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basesix Friday, 2 May 2025 at 04:56 pm

who's the ex green deb lady who hates coal and has the libs shitting their daks in monash?
RELENTLESS libs ads boo-hissing her during my 7plus drift-off channels like antiques roadtrip.

seeds Friday, 2 May 2025 at 05:23 pm

basesix wrote:

who's the ex green deb lady who hates coal and has the libs shitting their daks in monash?

RELENTLESS libs ads boo-hissing her during my 7plus drift-off channels like antiques roadtrip.

Indo’s new favourite rapper and soon to be overlord.

sypkan Friday, 2 May 2025 at 05:42 pm

that's 'people first' indo...

an important distinction

careful with family first... the bi gots will jump on ya case...

they'll jump on ya for gerrard rennick too

albo called him a 'cooker' ya know?

that's now a shining endorsement in my book

given the context, the history, the outcome... and the how's, and the who's of those that still use that term...

I've tried not to like the guy - but like madison - the more I hear, the more I like

gs-co Friday, 2 May 2025 at 05:40 pm

Madison, the hot, outspoken, smart, headstrong, educated, common sense, practical Aboriginal girl...probably not woke enough for today's progressive cultural milieu...

indo-dreaming Friday, 2 May 2025 at 05:47 pm

basesix wrote:

who's the ex green deb lady who hates coal and has the libs shitting their daks in monash?

RELENTLESS libs ads boo-hissing her during my 7plus drift-off channels like antiques roadtrip.

That's interesting how people elsewhere are seeing ads etc on her she is in my area, she is getting more exposure here than all the other parties combined and people either seem to love or hate her.

I think that what is happening is our electorate has been a safe LNP seat for ten years but the past LNP candidate who is very popular, for some reason has gone independent, so maybe they see an opportunity to really push a Teal.